4.8MW Substation design and installation

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd

Published: May 27, 2026

Updated: May 27, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the energy and power, architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Transmission Distribution and Electrical Engineering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.6 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 26, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the energy and power sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Design and construction of 4.8 MW substation on the island of Eday, Orkney We wish to appoint a contractor to design, procure, install and commission a 4.8 MW onshore tidal generation substation. Design Works - Site layout design. - Civil design of the substation. - Electrical design of the substation lighting and small power circuits. - Electrical design for the balance of plant equipment required to facilitate the power export. - Electrical design of the site earthing system. Construction works - Construction of the substation building(s). - Construction of foundation for SSEN shunt reactor. - Supply and construction of earthing systems. - Supply and construction installation of the 33 kV and 11 kV switchgear, and transformer and associated equipment. - Commissioning of all site equipment. - Provision of documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 049902-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 26, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,565,000 - £1,565,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 049902-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.